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English word origin

Etymology of ept

Back-formation from inept; compare apt.

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Source etymology 1

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adj

Skillful and knowledgeable; adept.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Back-formation from inept; compare apt.

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Source etymology 2

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verb

simple past of eep

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Formed by analogy with slept.

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